The last four Grands Prix contested by Enea Bastianini which took him from Aragon to Misano-2 have definitively revealed him as one of the young hopes on which MotoGP can count. Twice sixth and on as many occasions third, but on the same Misano track, the Avintia driver makes us forget that he is riding a GP19. At Ducati, while the choices were made by logistics for 2022, and which does not give it a state-of-the-art Ducati, it raises questions and especially since big names like Giacomo Agostini and Max Biaggi praise it to the skies …
Enea Bastianini has the nickname “Bestia” and in fact “beast” she is the little one who is on the rise at the end of the season. In the ranking he is indeed climbing, since here he is, with two races to go, at the top of the rookie ranking. And in esteem he rises just as much. Take the case of Giacomo Agostini, which we do not present. He said of his compatriot: “ I like it very much, in both Misano and Texas it has proven to be in a growth phase. Watching him drive is truly a pleasure. ».
Echoing this, another transalpine big name named Max Biaggi adds: " Enea, for the way he runs, is very impressive. Misano gives him a helping hand, of course, but his performance in Texas certainly can't be considered a fluke. Sometimes I talk to him, he definitely has talent on his side. And in fact he expressed it in Moto2, but even now that he is in MotoGP he proves that he has the right qualities ».
Then biaggi concludes on the angry subject: “ In 2022, Pecco and Morbidelli will both have an official bike, Enea will not, and I think that's not fair. But as I know Ducati, he will have the help he needs, especially if the results come ". A feeling that Ago shares: “ slowly Ducati will help him more and more ».
Enea Bastianini: “ even as a child, I had less means than my rivals«
The collateral damage of this rise in power is undoubtedly his teammate Luca marini. Agostini is clear about it: “ the one who still hasn't completely convinced me is Luca Marini, it's not bad, he had a great qualifying in Misano, but then he still struggles in the race. Next year with the official Ducati he will have to take a step forward ». biaggi agrees : " Luca Marini hasn't shown much so far. If you compare him to Bastianini, who has the same bike, so far there has been no comparison ».
On his fate within the clan Ducati, the protégé of Charles Pernat comment on Moto sprint : " for me, everything is a challenge, because even as a child, I had fewer resources than my rivals. But maybe in the beginning the GP21 could be at similar levels to the GP22s, and I could get good results, encouraging Ducati to always have an eye on me ". He ends with his main quality, which allows him to make these hair-raising finishes: “ I know how to preserve tires, it's a gift that I have always had. In addition, I am good in terms of physical preparation ».
Enea Bastinini will be a team driver Gresini who will move to Ducati in 2022, alongside the rookie Fabio DiGiannantonio. The team's commercial and marketing director Carlo Merlini commented on the "Bestia" case that a GP21 will indeed be available for both drivers, but it is not excluded thatEnea Bastianini benefits from more constant support from Ducati if the results come. With his manager Charles Pernat, they put pressure on the Borgo Panigale company. “ Il is contractually linked to Ducati » explained Carlo Merlini. “ And if the results continue to come, I'm sure Ducati will help him. But as I said, we are also very happy with the 2021 package ».
